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Sunlit moments.  Salty air. Unforgettable dogs.

Santa Cruz Luxury Dog Photography

An exclusive photography experience designed  with you and your dog’s comfort, personality, and joy in mind.

An exclusive photography experience designed with you and your dog’s comfort, personality, and joy in mind. Each session is relaxed and meaningful, capturing a beautiful mix of portraits of your dog and heartwarming moments together.

 

Dogs are not just part of our lives, they’re family. The way they move through the world beside us—their presence, loyalty, and love—deserves to be remembered with intention.

 

My purpose is to help you create joyful memories, at any stage of your dog’s life, through artistic photographs that preserve your bond forever. 

 

It’s more than a photograph.  It’s a moment in time—capturing your story and the love you share.

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Hello. I'm Suzanne!

A photographer with heart, joy, and experience working with all kinds of dogs—from puppies to seniors—and their loving people.

As a professional dog photographer and proud member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), my work blends artistry, excellence, and connection.  I have studied with award-winning dog photographers—most recently an award-winning Italian Dog Photographer in Switzerland. My experience and training help me capture both your dog’s unique personality and the loving bond you share together. 

 

With a love for dogs since childhood, and a family history in photography, I have always known that our pets have a special kind of connection with us, and I value the power of photography to stop time and capture emotion forever. Bringing together my love for dogs and passion for photography led to what has become my dream career. 

 

A Special Note on Giving Back 

Protecting animal welfare is deeply important to me. Giving back to support animals is an important part of my work, and I’m honored to partner with organizations like the BirchBark Foundation, supporting their mission to save pets and support families, by contributing my time and photos for their 2026 wall calendar. I have also donated to BirchBark and Peace of Mind Dog Rescue silent auctions. Twenty percent of my net profits go to organizations supporting animals. 

"A great shared experience with my dog, and I'll have high-quality photos to appreciate forever! I highly recommend reaching out to Suzanne for a photoshoot with your pet! "

~ Randy & Miska

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I'd love to capture your pet's joy.

Because those memories are worth a lifetime.

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